Need Case Recommendations for High End Build

chuan · Jan 21, 2015

Hi guys, the build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CxPYhM

I'm a bit unsure about the case. Will be purchasing everything this weekend.
Also, is the motherboard I picked good? I see some negative reviews on newegg. Avg rating seems low.
I don't have a cd drive picked since some cases don't have it and its very optional to me, if I get a case that can hold one I'll go ahead and grab one, otherwise I will just get a portable one.

What I am looking for in a case:
Fits every part I picked nicely (duh)
Looks decent (I like simple designs), good build quality
Good performance ( cooling-wise )
Somewhat quiet, quieter the better

Looking to spend anywhere from 100-200 usd on the case. (I am located in the WA, USA. I don't have micro center near me)

And finally, any comments/advice for the build is welcome and much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

tiny voices · Jan 21, 2015

Is this for gaming? If so, get a 4790k instead. It actually performs BETTER in games.

ykki · Jan 21, 2015

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-cah440wm1

chuan · Jan 21, 2015

tiny voices :

I do some other stuff that the extra cores would actually be somewhat beneficial to me, I feel its worth the extra in price.

tiny voices · Jan 21, 2015

What other programs do you plan to use? Just out of curiosity.

chuan · Jan 21, 2015

ykki :

This was actually the one I was going to pick, but from what I read the noctua nh-d15 is a very tight fit in the case. So will the cooling be not as good?
Looks-wise this case is definitely my favorite out of the ones I've seen at this price range

tiny voices · Jan 21, 2015

The D15 should fit just fine.

Easy: http://i.imgur.com/0gosm3R.jpg

chuan · Jan 21, 2015

tiny voices :

I just graduated with a computer science degree and multi-threaded programming may be in my future job.
Also I like to multitask a lot.

tiny voices · Jan 21, 2015

No multitasking will require or even have any difference on an x99 vs z97 i7. Games will actually run slightly WORSE on the x99 build, I would be pretty sure you need the x99 i7 for your job (I'm confident you probably don't) before you buy.

chuan · Jan 21, 2015

tiny voices :

Awesome, is the air flow in the h440 comparable to the phanteks ethoo luxe?
Also, what do you think about the board I picked, and which gtx 980 do you recommend?
I see a lot of people choosing the EVGA one in their pcpartpicker list

tiny voices · Jan 21, 2015

The board is fine. Alot of x99 boards have bad reviews because people do not know how to use them.

I like the ACX 2.0, STRIX, and TwinFrozr 980s, in no particular order.

chuan · Jan 21, 2015

tiny voices :

Awesome! Thanks.
And I will think about going the z97 route instead.
What would you recommend as a z97 board? I will be needing wifi on the computer.

tiny voices · Jan 21, 2015

I never recommend built in wifi. An adapter is always better. It can be replaced if it breaks/ gets old.

I would recommend an i7 4790k ann and ASUS Hero VII on your budget.

chuan · Jan 21, 2015

tiny voices :

Ok! Thanks for the help mate.

tiny voices · Jan 21, 2015

Glad to be able to help!

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